1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 1447 kg more than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3700 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2875 mm |
